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BLUE INKwww.BLUSD.org February 2012 Vol 14 - Issue 2
Welcomefrom
JanineWe bid farewell to Michael Kinsman, Rand and Elaine De Mattei, Dane Terry, Tim Atkins
and Sandra Naughton at the BLUSD annual meeting. Their hard work over the years is is much appreciated and they will continue to provide guidance to the new boardduring this time of transition. Exciting challenges await us. Immediate goals include increasedmembership, improved member benefits and streamlined operations. Feedback from members iswelcome. You can reach me at [email protected]. Janine Harty President, BLUSD
Janine Harty, a well-known San Diego disc jockey and board member of BLUSD, became thefifth president of BLUSD at theorganization�s annual meeting Jan. 21.She replaces Michael Kinsman, whohad been president of BLUSD for theprevious five years. Joining Harty as officers of theorganization are Ted Steuer, vicepresident; Nelly Burns, treasurer; andDonna Mallen, secretary. In addition to Steuer and Mallen,others to join the BLUSD board areJanet Blair, Deborah Blake, VinceKasperick, Michele Lundeen andRosaLea Schiavone.
Harty has worked atJazz88 since 1988 andcurrently hostsSunday morning�s�The GospelGathering� and Fridaynight�s �Blues UpFront� shows. Preceding her aspresident of theorganization werePhillip Shuey, Nov1998-Aug 2001; ScottChasen, Sept. 2001-
July 2003; Rand De Mattei, Aug 2003-Jan2007; and the outgoing Kinsman, Feb2007-Jan 2012.
Janine Harty elected BLUSD president
Apparently, no matter how long you wait, Tomcat Courtney is still going to be playing several nights a week
in San Diego. Tom just celebrated his 83rd birthdayand he�s as determined as ever to play theblues. He�s currently playing theTurquoise Lounge four times a week andone week a month he slips a fifth date inthere. �I�m still milkin� the cow and chewin� thebutter,� Tomcat says. �Once in a while, Ineed some inspiration and I�ll take me adouble-shot and I�m back at it.� He celebrated his Jan. 23 birthday at theTurquoise by inviting a few friends overfor a jam session on Jan. 30. �I don�t mind it a bit that he is playingmusic,� says his companion, Jojo. �Musicis his life. It doesn�t matter how big or howthe gigs are, he likes them just the same.�
Board membersNelly Burns, SteveBurns and ShannonMiner were re-elected to one-yearterms. The boardwas expanded to 11directors this year Other boardmembers departinginclude Rand DeMattei, Blues In TheSchools coordinatorand formerpresident; Elaine De Mattei, treasurer;Sandra Naughton, secretary; Tim Atkinseditor and Dane Terry, webmaster.
This TomCatLIVESfor music
For a historical gauge, you have torealize that Tomcat was already 9-years-oldwhen Robert Johnson, King of the DeltaBlues Singers, passed in 1938. Tomcat is an unorthodox guitar player,but what he lacks in disciplined technique,he makes up for the feel of the music. Hecan cast a mesmerizing spell with hisguitar. Through the years, Tomcat has been amentor and supporter of scores of youngmusicians. Everybody who was aroundhim learned something, whether they wentonto earn a living at playing music or wentto work in a welding shop or writingsoftware programs. Tomcat not only has an enduring talent,but a lasting wisdom. Mark your calendarsnow for his 90th birthday celebration in2019. Tomcat�s already marked his.
~ Michael Kinsman
- OUR MISSION -To preserve and promote awareness of the Blues, America�s first musicalart form. To entertain and educate the existing and growing audience and
to be responsive to the music community�s needs by presenting andsupporting local and national Blues artists and culture.
BLUES LOVERS UNITED OF SAN DIEGOP.O. BOX 34077 - SAN DIEGO, CA 92163
Hotline-Business: [email protected] - www.BLUSD.org
BLUESIN THESCHOOLSLive, interactive blues musical presentationsavailable to share, inform and entertain!
Contact: [email protected]
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AFFILIATEBlues Lovers United of San Diego is a 501(c)3 non profit, membership driven corporation affiliatedwith The Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN, an umbrella organization for Blues Societies worldwide.
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BLUSD TABLE GIGS
EDITORMichele Lundeen � [email protected]
GIG CALENDARShannon Miner � [email protected]
WEB MASTERDeborah Blake � [email protected]
CONTRIBUTORSSteve Burns - Phil Diiorio - Janine Harty - Michael Kinsman - MicheleLundeen - Shannon Miner - Jack Naughton - RosaLea Schiavone
Deadlines for monthly newsletter:Articles/Events info should be submitted by the 20th &
Calendar by the 23th in order to ensure inclusion.
BOARD OF DIRECTORSJanet Blair
Deborah BlakeNelly Burns
Steve Burns � [email protected] Harty
Vince KasperickMichele Lundeen
Donna MallenShannon Miner
RosaLea Schiavone � [email protected] Steuer
PRESIDENTJanine Harty � [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENTTed Steur
TREASURERNelly Burns � [email protected]
SECRETARYDonna Mallen � [email protected]
MEMBERSHIPShannon Miner � [email protected]
BLUES IN THE SCHOOLSJanet Blair � Director [email protected]
Michele Lundeen � AssistantDeb Mech � Education Advisor
ADVISORSZach Cole � Sandy Galst � Michael Kinsman � Rand De Mattei
BLUES LOVERSUNITED OFSAN DIEGO Tommy Castro
Saturday, Feb 24, 9 p.m.Belly Up Tavern($17-$19 Cover)
www.bellyup.com/artists/detail/the-tommy-castro-band143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-481-8140
Phot
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Award-winning blues and R&B guitarist/singer/ songwriter Tommy Castro is one infectious entertainer. Tommy and his band never fail todeliver driving blues-rock doused with soulful vocals.They seem to pull you in and keep you no matter howmany times you�ve had the pleasure to see them. �The blues is in good hands,� says Carlos Santana,�This is the person who has the voice, the sound, and theright intentions to touch everybody�s heart.� Tommy has been nominated as B.B. King Entertainer ofthe Year and Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year,and The Tommy Castro Band has been nominated forBand of the Year. How can you miss? See you at the Belly Up and stop byour BLUSD �table� and say, �Hey!�
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R.I.P.
January was a sad month for blues lovers, as two giants of the art form left this earthly plane within three days of one another. Their early careers were closely entwined. Johnny Otis (12/28/1921-1/17/2012) was the son of Greekimmigrants who as a young man decided to identify himself asa member of the black musical community. He was a pianist,drummer, vibraphonist and music impresario who launched thecareers of many R&B greats including Jackie Wilson, HankBallard, Little Willie John, Little Esther Phillips, the Robins(who later became the Coasters), and his guitarist son,Shuggie Otis. He is most well known for �Willie and the HandJive,� a huge hit in 1958. Otis gave Etta James her start as a teenager in 1955 when herecorded �Roll with Me, Henry,� later known as �Dance withMe, Henry� due to censorship concerns, and �Wallflower,�which became a smash hit. Etta forged her mother�s signatureon a permission slip so that she could tour with the JohnnyOtis Revue.
The Johnny Otis Revue, with an ever-changinglineup, was active through the early 90s, withoutJohnny near the end. He was inducted into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Johnny spent his later years leading his own church andraising organic apples. Etta James (1/25/1938-1/20/2012) got her start as a teenagerwith the Johnny Otis Revue. She went on to huge success witha string of hits recorded for the Chess label, including �AtLast,� �All I Could Do Was Cry� and �A Sunday Kind ofLove.� Her success continued with hits like �Something�s GotA Hold on Me,� �Tell Mama� and �I�d Rather Go Blind.� Etta�s career faltered as she struggled with long-term heroinaddiction, however, she emerged revitalized in the 1980s andtoured and recorded regularly. Her last recording reached theshelves just a few months prior to her death from leukemia andother medical complications. Though she never topped thecharts again, her performances remained powerful and moving. Etta published her memoir, Rage to Survive in 1998. She wasinducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and theBlues Hall of Fame in 2001 and won numerous Grammy Awardsand Blues Music Awards throughout her career.
Etta�s soulfulness and forceful delivery sether apart from all other soul/blues vocalists.She essentially defined the genre. There will
never be another Etta James.
Johnny
Otis
By Janine Harty
Photo Moments: IBC SENDOFF - HUMPHREY�S JAN 21, 2012 (Courtesy Dave McGhee)
BLUSDChallengeWinners145th StreetBand
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CALENDAR ALL SHOWS START 9 PM UNLESS NOTED
WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARYANTH Eric BibbCALY Robin Henkel & Billy Watson 7pmCELL Missy Andersen 7pmHUMP Len Rainey & The
Midnight Players 7-11pmPALA Bill Magee Blues Band 12:30pmPAT2 Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak
THURSDAY 2 FEBRUARYPALA Bill Magee Blues Band 12:30pmPAT2 Missy AndersenTWEN Ben Powell 6pm
FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARYGLSE Whitney ShayHOBL Burnsville Blues Band 7-11pmHOLM BlueswailersHOOL Cadillac WreckersJJDT Jaz�s Pro-Invitational Jam
featuring Charles Burton 9pmMARB Missy AndersenPALA Stoney B Blues Band 4-8:30pmPAT2 Bill Magee Blues Band
SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARYCOYO Big Shot Reub And The
Reloaders 6-10pmEELK Jack City Blues Band 7pmIVAL Missy Andersen 7:30pmMARB Michele Lundeen & Blues StreakPALA Stoney B Blues Band 4-8:30pmPAT2 Len Rainey & The
Midnight PlayersSANY Bill Magee Blues Band 8pmSDHD Hoodoo Blues 12-2pm
SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARYPAT2 Myron & The KyniptionzCOYO Billy Watson 5pm
MONDAY 6 FEBRUARYHUMP Chet & The Committee 7-11pmPAT2 Missy Andersen (duo)
TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARYGLSE Whitney ShayHUMP Shelle Blue 7-11pmPAT2 �Open Mic� w-Walter GentryPBFM Missy Andersen Pacific Beach
Farmers Market 2-6:30pmWINE Robin Henkel 7pm
WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARYARLB Robin Henkel 8-10pmPAT2 Bayou BrothersDACG Ben Powell 6pm
THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARYCELL Billy Watson & Robin Henkel 7pmHOBL Bill Magee Blues Band 7pmHUMP Ruby & the Red Hots 7-11pmMARB Missy Andersen 8pmPAT2 Mystic Element of SoulUSGR Blue Largo
FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARYCOYO Bill Magee Blues Band 6pmEELK Rhythm Jacks 7pmJJDT Jaz�s Pro-Invitational Jam
featuring Chet Cannon (8pm)JPSP Hoodoo BluesPALA Burnsville Blues Band 4pmPAT2 Michele Lundeen & ParadiseTIOS Whitney Shay
SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARYALVP Stoney B Blues Band 8-11pmBELY Alan Iglesias & Crossfire 3-6pm
Benefit for BreeaBRCR Robin Henkel 10amHOOL The Christian Hastings BandIVAL Blue LargoJCLJ Michele Lundeen & Blues StreakKRAK Bill Magee Blues BandMRPB Big Shot Reub & the ReloadersPALA Burnsville Blues Band 4pmPAT2 145th Street BandSTEL Missy Andersen 8pmUSGR Whitney Shay 8pmZELD Robin Henkel 8pm
SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARYBELY Candye Kane 3-6:30pmCELL Missy Andersen 7pmCORF Blue Frog 1-4pmLJSG Blue Frog 6:30-9:30pmSKYB Jaz�s Pro-Invitational Jam
featuring Charles Burton 7pmTRRO Whitney Shay 7pm
MONDAY 13 FEBRUARYHUMP Stoney B Blues Band 7-11pmPAT2 Missy Andersen (duo)
TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARYIVAL Missy Andersen 7pmMARB Bill Magee Blues BandOCEA Cool FeverPAT2 �Open Mic� w-Walter GentryWINE Ben Powell 7pm
WEDNESDAY 15 FEBRUARYHUMP Whitney Shay & The
Shakedowns 7-11pmMEDC Nathan James 7pmPAT2 Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak
THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARYGLSE Whitney ShayHUMP Michele Lundeen & Paradise
7-11pmMARB Missy Andersen 8pmPAT2 Bill Magee Blues Band
FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARYGLSE Whitney ShayHUMP Ruby & the Red Hots 7pmJJDT Jaz�s Pro-Invitational Jam
featuring Cadillac Wreckers 9pmMAIN Gomez Blues ProjectMARB Stoney B Blues BandPAT2 Missy AndersenWYNP Nathan James 7pm
SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARYMIRM Missy Andersen 7pmPAT2 Myron & The KyniptionzTRLM Stoney B Blues Band
SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARYPAT2 Stoney B Blues BandSKYB Jaz�s Pro-Invitational Jam
featuring Robin Henkel 7pmVVCS Missy Andersen 6-10pm
MONDAY 20 FEBRUARYHUMP Chet & The Committee 7-11pmPAT2 Michele Lundeen & John January
TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARYCELL Ben Powell 7pmHUMP Black Market III 7-11pmIVAL Jerry �Hot Rod� DeMink Band 7pmMARB �Mardi Gras� w-Madame LeRoux
& Krewe (Michele Lundeen)PAT2 �Mardi Gras� w-Bayou BrothersWINE Robin Henkel 7pm
VENUES
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WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARYARLB Robin Henkel 8-10pmDACG Ben Powell 6pmMEDC Nathan James 7pmPAT2 Myron & The Kyniptionz
THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARYHUMP Bill Magee Blues Band 7pmMARB Missy Andersen 8pmPAT2 145th Street Band
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARYBELY The Tommy Castro Band
*BLUSD TABLE GIG*HOBL Stoney B Blues Band 7-11pmJJDT Jaz�s Pro-Invitational Jam
featuring Cadillac Wreckers 9pmMIRM Billy Watson 7pmPALA Missy Andersen 11:30amPANB Blue LargoPAT2 Bill Magee Blues Band
SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARYHOBL Burnsville Blues Band 5-7pmHUMP Wyatt Lowe 7-11pmIVAL Billy Watson 7:30pmPALA Missy Andersen 11:30amPAT2 Johnny V VernazzaRYCG Stoney B Blues Band 6-10pmZELD Robin Henkel 8pm
SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARYCOYO Missy Andersen 5pmLEST Robin Henkel Band 8pmLJSG Deborah Blake & Zero Gravity
6:30pmSKYB Jaz�s Pro-Invitational Jam
featuring Whitney Shay 7pmMONDAY 27 FEBRUARY
PAT2 145th Street (duo)HUMP Nathan James 7-11pm
TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARYBELY Los Lonely BoysPAT2 �Open Mic� w-Walter GentryWINE Ben Powell 7pm
WEDNESDAY 29 FEBRUARYBELY Boz SkaggsCALY Blue LargoCELL Whitney Shay 7:30pmHUMP 145th Street 7-11pmPAT2 Missy Andersen
ALVP American Legion, Post 365Vista - 760.415.1619ANTH AnthologySan Diego 619.595.0300ARLB ArtLab StudiosNo. Park 619.283.1151BELY Belly Up - Solana Beach858.481.8140BRCR Birdrock Coffee Roasters858.551.1707CALY Calypso CafeEncinitas 760.632.8252CELL The CellarSan Clemente 949.492.3663CORF Coronado Ferry LandingCoronado 619.234.4111COYO Coyote Bar & GrillCarlsbad 760.729.4695DACG Davina�s Cabo GrillOceanside 760.637.2450EELK Elks Lodge #2243Encinitas 760.753.2243GLSE Gaslamp SpeakeasyGaslamp 619.239.9994HOBL House of Blues San DiegoGaslamp - 619.299.2583HOLM Hooleys - La Mesa619.713.6900HOOL Hooley's Pub and GrillEL Cajon 619.670.7468HUMP Humphrey's BackstageShelter Island 619.224.3577IVAL Iva Lee's New Orleans StyleRestaurant - San Clemente949.361.2855JCLJ Jose's CourtroomLa Jolla 858.454.7655JJDT Jolt N Joe�sGaslamp 619.230.1968JPSP JP's PubTierrasanta 858.576.2509KRAK The KrakenCardiff 760.436.6483LEST Lestat's Coffee HouseNormal Heights 619.282.0437LJSG Lacey J�s Roadhouse619.448.8550
MAIN The Main Tap TavernEl Cajon 619.749.6333MARB The Marble RoomGaslamp 619.702.5595MEDC Mediterranean CafeCarlsbad - Carlsbad 760.729.6871MIRM Mira Monte WineryTemecula 909.506.5500MRPB Mr. Peabody�sEncinitas 760.753.7192OCEA Ocean HouseCarlsbad 760.729.4131PALA Pala Casino - Pala760.741.8423PANB The Pannikin & BookWorks - Del Mar 619.281.6727PARK Parkway BarLa Mesa 619.463.8757PAT2 Patrick's Gaslamp PubGaslamp 619.233.3077RYCG Rhythm City Grill760.736.9202 San MarcosSANY Santa Ysabel CasinoSanta Ysabel 760.787.0909SDHD San Diego Harley DavidsonKearny Mesa 858.616.6999SKYB The Sky Box -Clairemont Mesa 858.274.7269PBFM Pacific Beach Farmers MrtSTEL Stellar Cellar - Temecula951.676.2722TIOS Tio Leo's - Bay Park619.542.1462TRLM The RegalLa Mesa 619.469.1633TRRO The Ruby Room619.299.7372TWEN Twenty/20 at the SheratonCarlsbad 760.827.2500USGR U.S. Grant HotelGaslamp San Diego 619.232.3121VVCS Valley View CasinoValley Center 866.843.9946WINE Wine StealsCardiff-by-the-Sea 760.230.2657WYNP Wynola Pizza Express760.765.1004ZELD Zel�s Del Mar858.755.0076
BANDS & VENUES: MAKE SURE YOUSUBMIT YOUR INFO SO WE CAN INCLUDEYOUR BLUES-BASED GIGS IN BLUE INK &
ONLINE AT WWW.BLUSD.ORG!
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Artist Spotlight... By rosalea (rls)BLUES JAMSPlease call venue to confirm
SUNDAY:� Downtown Cafe 2:30-6 pm (signup at 2 pm)182 East Main St., El Cajon (619) 440-5687Host: Chet and The Committee� Mr. Peabody�s �Best Damn Jam� 6 - 10 pm every other Sun(beginning Feb 19)136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-7192Host: Gomez Blues Project� Sky Box 7-10 pm (858) 273-1226 (starting Feb 12)Featuring a very Special Guest set 7-8pm4809 Clairemont Dr., San Diego (Clairemont Square)Host: Jaz [email protected]� The Kraken 4 - 9 pm2531 So. Coast Hwy, Cardiff (760) 634-6865Host: Blues Brokers (858) 481-6580
MONDAY:� Humphrey�s Backstage �Pro Jam� 7 - 11 pm(occasional Mons / call to confirm)2241 Shelter Island Dr., Pt. Loma (619) 224-3577Host: The Committee & Friends� Gaslamp Speakeasy 8 pm - 12 am708 4th Ave. downtown San Diego (619) 239-9994Host: Stoney B. Blues� The Kraken 8:30 pm2531 So. Coast Hwy, Cardiff (760) 634-6865Host: Doug Allen
TUESDAY:� Lacey J�s �Best Damn Jam� 8 - 11 pm (beginning Feb 7)8861 N. Magnolia Ave., Santee, CA 92071 (619) 448-8550Host: Gomez Blues Project� The Kraken 8:30 pm2531 So. Coast Hwy, Cardiff (760) 634-6865Host: Doug Allen
WEDNESDAY:� Cafe La Maze 7 - 10 pm1441 Highland Ave, National City (619) 474-3222� Last Call 8 pm4997 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon (619) 287-9505Host: Dana Garett [email protected]
FRIDAY:� Del Cerro Rec �Slo-Jam� Acoustic 6:30 - 9 pm(every 3rd Friday)Host: Walt Richards (619) 589-8177� Jolt N Joe�s Gaslamp 9 pm - 1amFeaturing a very Special Guest set 9-10pmHost: Jaz [email protected]� Royal Dive �Happy Hour Jam� 6 - 9 pm (1st & 3rd Fri)2939 San Luis Rey Rd., Oceanside (760) 733-1911Host: �Mark of The Blues� Abbott
A Chat with Steve Burns of Burnsvillerls: Burnsville Band was formed in 2007, and as it canhappen with bands that have been performing for anylength of time, the band has gone through severalmetamorphosis. Give me a little history and tell me about themost recent of the changes that have brought you and theband to where and what you�re doing today. Not just aboutthe member changes but the energy, direction, the evolutionof the music.SB: Due to personal and professional differences, the bandlineup changed after four years, but also the bands�direction when Scottie Blinn joined. Things just meshedreally well and we had so much fun we just kept it that way.We took on a more stripped down version of the band,simplifying the sound by going to a more traditional blues-rock-swing-roots feel while keeping the high energy up thatBurnsville is known for. We constantly challenge each otherto raise the bar, play better, refine and become bettermusicians on and off stage and we�ve become such greatfriends besides. The direction is focused on being tight, more professionaland picking material that is well suited for us as players. Weare having more and more fun all the time doing it. It seemsit gets better and better all the time.rls: Who has had the most influence in your music and howis that reflected within the band - The composing,songwriting, songs you choose to perform and the creativedirection?SB: We�re influenced by many of the greats of rock andBlues, old and new, while exploring our own roots andbringing out what we do naturally on our instruments, beinghonest and true to ourselves, not trying to imitate andplaying appropriately for the music. It�s working and reallyfulfilling. We are, as a band, collaborating on new original material.We plan on releasing an all original CD in 2012 and hope dosome touring and keep on writing and recording.rls: The band plays out quite a bit, is there any oneperformance that really sticks out in your mind?SB: This last year has been truly a really fun Experience.The fresh new direction has been enlightening. We playwith such fire and intensity now, more than ever before.
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CD ReviewsCONTINOBack Porch DogmaBlind Pig Records
Music comes in manycolors and I�m so glad itdoes. This CD opens upright out of the gatechugging right down thestreet, with the toetapper, �Rotgut Run.� Upnext is �Big Tent,� apercussive, drum-stick-
click, hand clapping tune, that includes a Maria Muldaur vocal. I can�t say enough about this well recorded and heartfelt CD.A multitude of different flavors, from start to finish, cooked upjust right to grab your girl after dinner for an evening dance inthe living room. For me it was just the lift I needed to forgetabout life for a while. Thanks, guys! Contina is Pete Contino on accordian and vocals, RobEdwards on upright bass, Al Ek on guitar and vocals, JimLovgren on drums and Billy Trutt on keys. ~ Phil Diiorio
SAVOY BROWNVoodoo MoonRuf Records
I put this CD in mytruck player and havehad it there for thepast two weeks and Ikeep wanting to listento it. It�s got someinterestingarrangements andbeing the blues rock fan that I am, it suites my taste well. Go-to songs for me are the first track, �Shockwave,� whichkicks off with a nice one chord, upbeat shuffle that has somegood licks and points to a cool drivin� feel; Track two, �NaturalMan,� a groovy minor blues; Track four, �She�s Got The Heat,�a straight up rockin�, sweet slide-guitar on this one; Tracknine, �Voodoo Moon,� shows the blues rocker that lives in theroots of Kim Simmonds. All and all a great CD worthy ofhaving in your collection. ~ Steve Burns
JAMESARMSTRONGBlues AtThe BorderCatfood Records
James Armstrong�sstrong musicalupbringing is nosurprise listening tothis tight CD. Born inLos Angeles and well
versed from touring at the young age of 17, James pulls somedownright catchy tunes from his roadhouse bag of bluestricks. The first song, �Everything Good To Ya (Ain�t Good toYa),� really gets your hands clapping and before you know ityou�re singing along. Next up is a nice Albert King style,�Somebody�s Got To Pay,� to the smooth vibe of �Baby CanYou Hear Me,�� with backing vocals adding a nice touch.�Blues At The Border,�� also the title of the CD, has a swampyfeel. Moving right along to the end of this ride, you forgetabout your troubles listening to James� stories along the bluesside of the tracks. James Armstrong�s Blues At The Border is a strong, put-together release that any blues lover could be listening to justdriving down the road or sitting at home for a night in with abottle of wine and your lady by your side. ~ Phil Diiorio
BIG DOG MERCER, DANNY BARON,BRANDON SANTINI, TOM HOLLAND
The Blues AnEvolutionElectro GlideRecords
This album is ElectroGlide�s firstcompilation CDentitled The Blues, AnEvolution. Therelease showcasesthe talents of fourartists: �Big Dog�
Mercer, Danny Baron (Danny and the Devils), and BrandonSantini and Tom Holland (The Shuffle Kings). This well-rounded, all original song CD joins an emerging artist withthree veteran artists. The album is described by Terry Lape,President of Electro Glide Records, as �Americana,� but thereis also a strong blues-rock influence, as well as a couple goodshuffle tunes. This collection of blues played from the hearthas something for everyone. Give it a listen. ~ Jack Naughton
You can�t fake this music. You might be a great singer or a greatmusician but, in the need, that�s got nothing to do with it. It�s how you
connect to the songs and to the history behind them. ...Etta James
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2/1: Eric Bibb ~ Anthology 2/1: Eric Bibb ~ Anthology 2/1: Eric Bibb ~ Anthology 2/1: Eric Bibb ~ Anthology 2/1: Eric Bibb ~ Anthology www.anthologysd.com2/24: Tommy Castro ~ Belly Up Tavern 2/24: Tommy Castro ~ Belly Up Tavern 2/24: Tommy Castro ~ Belly Up Tavern 2/24: Tommy Castro ~ Belly Up Tavern 2/24: Tommy Castro ~ Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com2/28: Los Lonely Boys ~ Belly Up Tavern 2/28: Los Lonely Boys ~ Belly Up Tavern 2/28: Los Lonely Boys ~ Belly Up Tavern 2/28: Los Lonely Boys ~ Belly Up Tavern 2/28: Los Lonely Boys ~ Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com2/29: Boz Scaggs ~ Belly Up Tavern2/29: Boz Scaggs ~ Belly Up Tavern2/29: Boz Scaggs ~ Belly Up Tavern2/29: Boz Scaggs ~ Belly Up Tavern2/29: Boz Scaggs ~ Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com
This new band has had so many great gigs they all have beenfavorites. We just love to perform and turn people onto our brand- They seem to really dig it and that�s what makes it worthwhilefor us.rls: What are the future plans for Burnsville - Your vision for thenext one to five years?SB: Our one year goal is to keep working, gig-testing new songs,while we finish our CD and do some out-of-town shows. We�realso working on a theatrical blues show (details to come).The five year plan is to continue writing and recording, still bealive, growing, learning, striving and continue to live with thepassion we share for being a musician.rls: What shows are coming up for you in the next month?SB: Among many other gigs, we continue to be the housefavorite at the House of Blues. We have been playing thereregularly since 2008. You can catch us there most Saturdaynights and look forward to more great times there.The Burnsville Band is:Steve Burns, guitar - vocals / Scottie Blinn, guitar - vocalsCharmaine Tam, bass / Joe Haggar, drums
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